If you didn't grab supplies during the summer sales then now is the time to shop for school supplies, a few weeks after school starts. The stores are starting to make room for Halloween stuff, I know hard to believe it's already here. My favorite spot, Target, has just marked down a large portion of their supplies 50% off and I'm sure they will go to 75% soon if there are any left. I'm sure other products will be added soon. If you haven't made a Teacher Supply Box like I posted here, but ... Read more...
First Day of School Magic Dust
Create your own first day of school magic dust to help prepare your child for their first day of school and the big emotions that come along with this special day. A first day of school poem that will make this day extra special. As you prepare for your child to go to school for the very first time it can be very exciting but it’s also an anxious time for both parents and your little ones. It’s a great opportunity to talk about feelings and what we do when we feel a certain way. Here's ... Read more...
Sewing with young kids
I love to sew! Forget Naptime crafts...sewing, baking, and gardening are all a close tie for my all time favorite activities to do with kids. They learn SO much by measuring, pinning, and choosing fabrics with me. We have LOTS of friends having babies this and next month, so we are busy making gifties like these! I like to combine some home-made with some store-bought to round out our gifts! My projects may not be the cutest or the most perfect, but they are definitely made with love! ... Read more...
Meet the Teacher Tips for Parents
Meet the teacher is a great event to calm the nerves of both parent and child. It is a chance to peek into your child's classroom, meet other families who will be in class with your child, preview the curriculum and say hi to the teacher. As a former teacher, and mom to 3 - I've gone through more than a few meet the teacher events. Here are some of the best Meet the Teacher Tips for parents. We applied for our daughter to be enrolled at a local charter school with a health living ... Read more...
Welcome Banner for Grandparents
We are so lucky to have family that lives in India. My 5 year old daughter was so excited about her grandparents’ arrival this summer. In order to accommodate them we had to move things around and change our house a bit due to our little one’s arrival. To help ease any anxieties about this change and prepare her, I encouraged my daughter to make something for her Grandparents. (Also Mommy needed a little extra time to get the house ready.) We talked about what would be a good way to make them ... Read more...
EASY DIY Wall Art for Kids Inspired by Books
When kids see their work hung on the walls of their rooms, it gives them a sense of pride and ownership over the space. Here are some simply DIY Wall Art for Kids inspired by books that you can make with your family. Affiliate links to books. ... Read more...
Creative Crafting – Spinning Plates
Have you tried the classic Spinning Plates craft with your kids yet? It is a true winner (and a great way to use up the last of the markers!) Be forewarned - this project is addictive and can go through markers at high speed. On the flip side - it is a great way to keep little ones entertained, begin talking about centripetal force and can use up the last of old markers! It is project is for all of us who like to save things like record players! I can't help myself, but record players are ... Read more...
Host a Ladybug Theme Playdate
This summer, host a Ladybug Theme Playdate for your preschooler and their friends. Select a ladybug craft, learning activity, and book. Prepare your stations and have fun! Great for ages 3-7. ... Read more...
SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Hunting for Sharks Teeth
Sharks are amazing and mysterious creatures. Learning about them brings a little math, science, literature and more into your learning day. Here are some SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids that you can do at home or in a classroom. Affiliate links to products SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Shark Week Book Basket: Fill your book baskets with a combination of fiction and non-fiction books about sharks for SHARK WEEK! Clark the Shark Lost and Found ... Read more...
Teacher School Supply Box
Shhhh… What teachers would never tell you is that this is their favorite time of the year. Why you ask? The answer's not what you think. The middle of summer is the best school supply shopping time! I have not met a teacher who doesn’t love and need school supplies for their classroom. School supply budgets are getting cut throughout school districts in our nation and teachers are finding their own resources to ensure children have everything they need to succeed. I can't think of a better ... Read more...
